Research Guides: Child Welfare Policy: SSW 4306: Find Books and Case Studies

Reference books and case studies

The library has several books that cover international comparisons in child welfare systems and policies.

Books on international social work more generally may also have chapters on specific countries or country-comparisons related to specific child welfare topics. Some related Subject Headings to search for are:

Human services -- <your country of interest>
Human services -- Case studies
Human services -- International cooperation
Social service -- <your country of interest>
Social service -- Case studies
Social service -- Cross-cultural studies
Social service -- International cooperation

Links to Library Search books and media for specific Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH).

Child abuse
Child welfare
Child abuse — United States — Prevention
Child welfare — United States

The Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare
Publication Date: 2017
In the context of the increasing global movement of people and a growing evidence base for differing outcomes in child welfare, the Routledge Handbook of Global Child Welfare provides a compelling account of child welfare, grounded in the latest theory, policy and practice.
International Social Work Practice: Case studies from a global context
Publication Date: 2013
International Social Work Practice compares and contrasts divergent social work approaches in countries around the world. A print book with chapters on Child Welfare, Adolescents.
The SAGE Handbook of International Social Work
Publication Date: 2012
This Handbook tackles the global/local aspect of social work in its various forms and interrogates the key concerns that societies are facing through an international lens. Has chapters on Child/Youth, and on specific regions.

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